With hundreds of competing mattress brands and thousands of models to choose from, finding the best mattress for you can be a challenging task. Your body type, sleep position, firmness preferences, available bedroom space, and budget should all come into play when choosing a mattress. If you share your bed with a partner, then you’ll also need to take their needs and preferences into account.
There are other important considerations when buying a new mattress. If you’re upgrading to a larger size, you may need to purchase a compatible bed frame or foundation. Deep pocket sheets might also be necessary if your new mattress is thicker than your previous one.
Our product expertise extends to these and other essential mattress accessories. Each member of our expert team has spent years testing, rating, and reviewing mattresses. We’re here to answer the various questions that will undoubtedly pop up during your mattress search. We can also shed light on the best ways to clean and protect your mattress, how to tell when your mattress needs to be replaced, where to dispose of an old mattress, and other important things to consider after you’ve made your purchase.
Become a Mattress Expert
Mattresses are widely available online and in retail stores. The question is where – and when – to buy them. Our buying guides break down everything from how to care for your mattress to how to buy a new mattress with confidence.
Mattress Materials
Mattress Care
Mattress Use
Can You Place a Mattress on the Floor? Do You Need a Box Spring? Should You Flip or Rotate Your Mattress? How Long Should a Mattress Last? When Should You Replace Your Mattress?Cleaning a Mattress
How to Clean a Mattress Getting the Urine Smell Out of a Mattress How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs How to Clean a Mattress TopperBuying a Mattress
Shopping
How to Choose a Mattress How Much Does a Mattress Cost? Mattress Types The Best Place to Buy a Mattress The Best Time to Buy a Mattress How to Buy a Mattress Online Mattress Store Guide Mattress Trial Periods Mattress WarrantiesMattress Comparisons
Foam vs. Innerspring Mattresses Firm vs. Soft Mattresses Foam vs. Latex Mattresses Pillow-top vs. Euro-topAbout The Author
Certified Sleep Science Coach, Director of Product Testing
David is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a lifelong passion for well-being and health optimization. His interest in sleep developed with the arrival of his son, when sleep suddenly became a precious commodity.
- POSITION: Side Sleeper
- TEMPERATURE: Hot Sleeper
- CHRONOTYPE: Lion
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